turning on the left. Alternatively continue round M25 to J2 and follow A2 and follow signs to City/Westminster, you will come to the ground on the right.th for 1.9miles until the intersection with the A2. Take the A2 (s/p Central London) for following signs for Deptford. The A2 becomes the Old Kent Road at the junction with A202. Continue about ½ mile along the A2 the turn R into Ilderton Road (s/p Car Pound, the ground is off Zampa Road the 7 (s/p London ) for about 4 miles and then take A102 through the Blackwall Tunnel picking up the M 102W (s/p Chigwell) to J 4. Take the A406 (North Circular s/p Woolwich) for about 5 miles until its intersection with A13. Take the A13 S to J6A with M25. Take M25 clockwise (s/p Potters Bar) to J27. Here take M11 S to J1 with M1. Take M1 STake M6

WHERE TO PARK

Coaches park right outside the turnstiles, but there is very little parking for cars. Supporters are therefore advised to use coach or train travel.

THE STADIUM

The club was re-located to the 20,000 capacity New Den in 1993. All four sides are double tiered, although each corner is empty, apart from one which holds a big screen.

The Cold Blow Lane End behind one goal houses the home supporters; the East (Dockers Stand) and West (Barry Kitchener) Stands are along each side, with the latter having the dugouts and executive boxes.

WHERE THE VALIANTS WILL BE SEATED

The visiting supporters are accommodated in the double tiered North Stand, which holds 4,000 supporters usually using the upper tier only. This gives an excellent view of the pitch and the high stand helped to distance the home fans so nullifying the intimidating atmosphere associated with The New Den.

FOOD

There are many fish and chip shops within walking distance of the ground, one being the Fish Republic. To locate it simply walk onto Bolina Road, which runs alongside the New Den, then carry straight round to Zampa Road and turn left into Ilderton Road – a short walk will get you to your meal.. The last time we visited we enjoyed the chips from the kiosk in the ground where there is a variety of food on offer including chicken to go with the chips.

DRINK

It is strongly advised to use the bars inside the ground, especially if arriving by coach as you are delivered straight to the turnstiles.. It is also advised to avoid any pubs near the ground and avoid wearing Vale colours if having to walk any distance to the ground.